Les
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When is a Bowman not a Bowman??????When it is a Hobbies Lion.  
Atticman (Tom) sent me a copy of this advert confirming that my Bowman E101 is in fact a Hobbies Lion.
(advert courtesy of the Bowman Circle)
It shows the oiler bracket and the engine frame support are the same.
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27ace27
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*sigh* If only I could go back and get one for meself at that price 
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Wallace
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That's interesting. A neat looking advert too 
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Sandman
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The history of some of these engines and makers is simply amazing.
As I learn more about the hobby, (More every day.) it becomes apparent that makers would try every outlet as a potential profit maker.
Isn't it shame that most of these names that mean so much to us in the hobby, have simply disappeared along with our manufacturing heritage.
Great post Les.
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bigal
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Can you imagine finding a MIB example
Just a dream
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Ross
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| bigal wrote: | Can you imagine finding a MIB example
Just a dream |
Somewhere in a loft!
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erikl
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wow, that's interesting! Never knew that these where also made as kit versions.
Nice engine!
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Lozza1
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Wow, thats great Les
It will have to be a great selling point if you ever decide to sell it. The 101's are already expensive, I'd hate to estimate what this one is worth now 
Does this mean that you still need to get a 101 for the collection, now that you have discovered that this engine is actually a "Lion" ? 
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Les
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| Lozza1 wrote: | Wow, thats great Les
It will have to be a great selling point if you ever decide to sell it. The 101's are already expensive, I'd hate to estimate what this one is worth now
Does this mean that you still need to get a 101 for the collection, now that you have discovered that this engine is actually a "Lion" ? |
I dread to think what it is worth, not that I am selling it and no I do not need to replace it as I am lucky enough to have a M101 as well.
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Lozza1
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| Les wrote: | | Lozza1 wrote: | Wow, thats great Les
It will have to be a great selling point if you ever decide to sell it. The 101's are already expensive, I'd hate to estimate what this one is worth now
Does this mean that you still need to get a 101 for the collection, now that you have discovered that this engine is actually a "Lion" ? |
I dread to think what it is worth, not that I am selling it and no I do not need to replace it as I am lucky enough to have a M101 as well. |
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Minor1PJG
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Wow, that is really interesting - you learn something new every day!!
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James
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Very interesting stuff, Les!!
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Les
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I have Atticman to thank as he sent me the link to the advert.
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Burnmafingers
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Interesting indeed.
I take it that its the oiler bracket that identifies it as a Hobbies kit?
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Les
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| Burnmafingers wrote: | Interesting indeed.
I take it that its the oiler bracket that identifies it as a Hobbies kit? |
Yes it is plus there is no overflow plug or regulator.
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Burnmafingers
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Thanks Les.
I bet there aren't many of them left, one to cherish
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Les
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| Burnmafingers wrote: | Thanks Les.
I bet there aren't many of them left, one to cherish |
It certainly is and Atticman has one as well.
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Atticman
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Its tricky as some of the early Bowmans dont have a regulator, and Im not 100% sure about the lack of an overflow plug, but the combination af all makes it more than likely its a lion i would say.
Is there any more in the Bowmans book about them?
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